This course will introduce students to the concept of Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) as it relates to quality patient care. It builds on the course Health Care System and Health Care Team from Term 1 of the Pre-Health Sciences program. Students will gain an understanding of the competency domains that provide a framework for IPC. Students will learn to recognize factors affecting IPC. Strategies to improve IPC will be discussed and role-played.
Prerequisites
PREH 1105 with a C-.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHR)
- National Interprofessional Competency Framework
- Interprofessional communication
- Patient/client/family/community-centred care
- Role clarification
- Team functioning
- Collaborative leadership
- Interprofessional conflict resolution
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.